How far is Austin, TX from Sulphur Springs, TX?
The driving distance from Austin, TX to Sulphur Springs, TX is about 274.6 miles (442 km), with a travel time of about 04h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 234.9 miles (378.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Austin and Sulphur Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Austin and Sulphur Springs.
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Start on East 5th Street
1836 ft · 52 sec · East 5th Street
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Turn left onto Red River Street
711 ft · 20 sec · Red River Street
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Turn right onto East 7th Street
757 ft · 17 sec · East 7th Street
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Turn left onto North Interstate 35
928 ft · 27 sec · North Interstate 35
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 North, US 290 East
906 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
2985 ft · 42 sec · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight right to continue on Purple Heart Trail
95.6 mi · 1 hr 40 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.6 mi · 8 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas
56.2 mi · 58 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 30 East: Texarkana, Riverfront Boulevard, Griffin Street
2094 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North, I 30 West: Denton, Fort Worth, Texarkana
129 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 30 East: Texarkana, Convention Center
2206 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 30 East: Texarkana
117 m · 6 sec
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Continue on East R L Thornton Freeway
7.5 mi · 9 min · East R L Thornton Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on East R L Thornton Freeway
71 mi · 1 hr 14 min · East R L Thornton Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward SH 154 , SH 11
867 ft · 21 sec
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Turn straight onto Shannon Road West
2032 ft · 48 sec · Shannon Road West
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Turn left onto South Broadway Street
1948 ft · 35 sec · South Broadway Street
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Continue on Gilmer Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Gilmer Street
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Turn right onto Jefferson Street West
35 m · 2 sec · Jefferson Street West
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Jefferson Street West
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Austin and Sulphur Springs.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Purple Heart Trail
Keep slight right to continue on Purple Heart Trail
95.6 mi · 01h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Sunny leaving Austin and Mostly Sunny near Sulphur Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Austin to Sulphur Springs?
The road trip is about 274.6 miles (442 km) and usually takes 04h 51m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hillsboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 137.4 miles from Austin and 137.1 miles from Sulphur Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 234.9 miles (378.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.62 one way or $73.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Austin and Mostly Sunny near Sulphur Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Hillsboro
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Historic City Hall
Milford City Hall, Police Station, Municipal Court
Town Hall Estates Hillsboro
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hillsboro.
Cleburne
Waco, TX
McGregor
Fort Worth Central Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Austin and Sulphur Springs. Straight-line distance: 234.96 mi (378.13 km).
#1 Austin
The eleventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the Austin metropolitan area.
| Population | 995,484 |
| Coordinates | 30.2671500, -97.7430600 |
| Altitude | 149 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sulphur Springs
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 16,272 |
| Coordinates | 33.1384500, -95.6010700 |
| Altitude | 153 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sulphur Springs (-95.60107, 33.13845)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 442 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 25m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $36.62 | $73.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $41.20 | $82.40 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $44.49 | $88.97 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $38.69 | $77.38 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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